GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| primal | original |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |